hot — having a high temperature; very warm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a high temperature; very warm
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My pizza was so hot that it burned my tongue and made me sound like a dolphin!
- It's too hot outside to walk the dog, so we're both just staring at each other sadly.
- The hot sauce was so spicy that I started crying, and my mom thought I was watching a sad movie.
hot
ADJECTIVE[/hɑːt/]
having a high temperature; very warm
The desert sun makes every stone hot enough to fry an egg.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Old English 'hāt' derives from Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family, cognate with German 'heiß' and Dutch 'heet', all referring to high temperature or burning sensation.
Breakdown
hāt (Old English root meaning 'having high temperature') → hot (modern English adjective describing the state of elevated heat or warmth).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza was so hot that it burned my tongue and made me sound like a dolphin!”
“It's too hot outside to walk the dog, so we're both just staring at each other sadly.”
“The hot sauce was so spicy that I started crying, and my mom thought I was watching a sad movie.”
“Please be careful, the stove is still hot.”
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